New Mexico State Fair Surprise ‘Flash Sale’ 12–5 p.m. Today
STATE FAIR News:
The New Mexico State Fair is kicking off Cinco de Mayo in style: with a five-hour flash sale for families to buy discounted fair admission tickets for $5.
The tickets will be on sale from 12–5 p.m. on Cinco de Mayo. The sale will be announced on the New Mexico State Fair social media channels. The sale will end at 5 p.m. Tickets are limited to 10 per email address. Tickets can be purchased here.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the fair at discounted rates,” said Dan Mourning, General Manager of the New Mexico State Fair. “Since our state fair is all about having fun, we couldn’t Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet May 7
Española Humane & The Horse Shelter Partner To Bring Free Drive-Through Vaccines For Horses 10 AM To 2 PM May 9
COMMUNITY News:
Española Humane is expanding access to lifesaving care in a new way—by going big. In a new partnership with The Horse Shelter, Española Humane will offer free drive-through vaccines for horses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at its new Animal Clinic, at 2126 El Llano Road, just north of Española High School and across from the Ohkay Owingeh airport.
The event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to serve animals across Northern New Mexico—both large and small—by removing barriers to care and reaching more families where they are.
“This partnership allows us Read More
FBI: Arizona Woman Sentenced For Endangering Children In Drunken High-Speed Crash
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona woman was sentenced to five years of probation for driving drunk with her three young children.
According to court documents, May 4, 2024, the Navajo Nation Police Department responded to multiple reports of a vehicle driven by Avedale Johnson, 41, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, traveling erratically at a high rate of speed on U.S. Highway 491. Officers recorded the vehicle traveling 98 miles per hour. Because of the extreme speed and dangerous driving behavior, officers discontinued the pursuit and continued monitoring the vehicle.
Officers Read More
Denish: Local News And First Amendment, What’s At Stake
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
We often hear about threats to the First Amendment in big, national terms: government restrictions on speech, banning of journalists or protests, or legal threats over what can and cannot be published or said in comedy.
Those threats are real. But in rural New Mexico, the danger often looks much quieter. It looks like the slow disappearance of local news.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and of the press. But those rights don’t mean much if there’s no one left to exercise them. No local reporters. No editors asking hard questions. Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Students Heading To National History Day Contest At University Of Maryland In June
Isaac Light, left, and Evan Cunningham, center, are headed to the National History Day contest at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., in June after winning 2nd place in the Junior Group Documentary category at the New Mexico History Day contest. Brandon Keller, right, is an alternate for the national contest after winning 3rd place in the Junior Paper category. Courtesy/LAPS
Twenty-two students from Piñon Elementary School and Los Alamos Middle School took their National History Day projects to the New Mexico History Day contest last month in Albuquerque. They include, back Read More
PEACE: Parent Education About Autism And Caregiver Empowerment Series To Begin Online May And June
Home Country: We Live In An Age Of Small Miracles
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
When we first noticed the baby sparrow, here at the house, it saddened us all. He had fallen from his nest and was slowly walking around the front yard under the tree while his mother and father had an absolute fit.
We knew we were looking at a dead baby bird, as it was only a question of who does it, where it is done, and how long before it happens. Years of experience in these kinds of things have taught us the finality of a baby bird falling out of a tree.
Would the end come from a cat, or from a raccoon wandering up from Lewis Creek, or a snake? One of the problems with being a baby bird Read More
Daily Postcard: Blue Jay Visits White Rock Home
Daily Postcard: A Blue Jay visits the backyard of a home Monday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Blue Jays are known for their intelligence and complex social systems with tight family bonds. Their fondness for acorns is credited with helping spread oak trees after the last glacial period. Source:allaboutbirds.org. Photo by Pat Kestell
A Blue Jay poses on rocks outside a home Monday in White Rock. Photo by Pat Kestell
Another view of a Blue Jay posing on rocks outside a home Monday in White Rock. Photo by Pat Kestell Read More
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Named 2026 National Gold Medal Finalist
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services has been named a 2026 National Gold Medal Award finalist for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, placing the local parks and recreation system among the top agencies in the country in this population class.
This marks the second consecutive year the department has been selected as a finalist, following its 2025 recognition.
Established in 1965, the National Gold Medal Award program honors U.S. communities that excel in long-range planning, resource management, environmental stewardship, and innovative programming. Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society May Lecture: Ralph L. Hollis
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society will host the final lecture of its season from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
The evening will feature guest speaker Ralph L. Hollis Jr., author of Countdown to Launch!: Rockets, Computers, and Coming of Age in the Cold War. Following the lecture, Hollis will sign copies of his book. Copies are currently available in the Museum Shop and will also be available for purchase at the event.
Hollis’s talk, “Countdown to Launch! A Cold War Story of Minuteman III,” explores the history and technology Read More
NNMC Students Receive Longenecker & Associates Scholarship
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Two Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) students have received generous $5,000 scholarships from Longenecker & Associates: A Geosyntec Company (L&A).
Maxine Chacon and Mariah Vasquez are recipients of the 2026 scholarships, which are awarded to students pursuing a career in a field that supports L&A’s missions at Los Alamos and Sandia National laboratories, such as project management, business and support functions.
Both recipients are pursuing Business Administration degrees.
“I know how critical scholarships can be to those pursuing their dreams Read More
Mountain Club Swimmers Compete In 2026 Spring Finale And State Championships
Mountain Club
Mountain Club swimmers delivered an exceptional performance across two major competitions this spring, capturing a fourth consecutive team title at the New Mexico Swimming Spring Finale and following it with a strong showing at the New Mexico Short Course Championships.
Fourth Straight Title at the 2026 New Mexico Spring Finale
The Finale was held Feb. 28–March 1 at the Santa Fe Community Center Read More
Celebrate The Best In Preservation During 54th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards May 29
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is thrilled to announce the 54th annual Heritage Preservation Awards, which will be held in Albuquerque on May 29.
“As we celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, our team has worked to identify projects, organizations, and leaders who best exemplify what preservation can look like,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey. “We’re excited to honor these individuals and projects during our next awards ceremony on May 29th.”
The 54th annual Heritage Preservation Awards will be held at the National Hispanic Read More
FBI: ‘Dirty Bondsman’ Charged With Trafficking, Forced Labor Scheme
FBI News:
- If convicted of the current charges, Hernandez faces up to life in prison.
ALBUQUERQUE – A Las Cruces bounty hunter is facing federal charges after he allegedly bonded vulnerable individuals out of jail and exploited them through coercion and threats.
According to court documents, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received information that Robert Jay Hernandez, 62, a bounty hunter working for a bail bond company in Las Cruces, New Mexico, was bonding individuals out of the Doña Ana County Detention Center and requiring them to live at his personal residence.
Investigators Read More
New Documents Added To LANL’s Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room. The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Public Can Track More Than $2B In Broadband Investments
OBAE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexicans can now look up any home, business, or Tribal community in the state to find out whether high-speed internet is available—or exactly when it’s coming—through a publicly accessible mapping tool launched by the state’s broadband office, with every location in New Mexico now on a path to connectivity.
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has released updated broadband maps and data that pinpoint the status of high-speed internet for more than 850,000 locations statewide. The maps show available speeds and providers, the current Read More
Conservation Officers Represent New Mexico At National Leadership Academy
Capt. Jeremy Smith and Capt. Ben Otero graduated from the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Chiefs Leadership Academy in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in March. Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — The life of a conservation officer for the New Mexico Department of Wildlife isn’t just about writing tickets for fishing or hunting without a license—in fact, there are many other challenges they face, both on- and off-duty.
Capt. Jeremy Smith and Capt. Ben Otero took part in the two-week National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Chiefs Read More
Older Americans Month Highlights How Area Agencies On Aging Help Older Adults ‘Champion Their Health’ At Home
USAGING News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every May as a nation, we recognize Older Americans Month, an annual observance that celebrates the contributions and resilience of the 58 million older adults in our country. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, encourages individuals to take steps—large and small—to support their health and well-being.
A key part of staying healthy while aging is having access to the right support, and that’s where Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) play a vital role. AAAs connect older adults and caregivers to services that make it easier to live safely and independently Read More
